In Memory Of Those We Have Lost
Since We Last Gathered
Every year at 2PM, after we have stuffed ourselves from shared tables packed with everyone's best, we take a moment to remember those who are not among us. Those family members we have lost over the past year. This year, as he has for many years, Reverend Cousin Herk offers a prayer and blessing for those lost.
Memorial Prayer by Herk McGraw
Our most gracious heavenly Father,
we appreciate and thank you for all that
you have given us.
Today we especially thank you for those
who have died this year. They were
precious to us. Let us pause a minute
to remember them...................................
We are thankful for this reunion and those
who keep it going. It is a fun and
satisfying time to remember our ancestors.
We ask that you be with those around the
Nation who cannot be apart of this celebration.
Hold them close to your heart, oh Lord.
All this we thank you for, in the name of your
son Jesus Christ. Amen.
Benny McGraw
August 26, 1942 – April 10, 2020
Benny was the son of the late Walter and Opal (Spence) McGraw. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye (Lambert) McGraw, his parents as well as his sister, Sharon (McGraw) Brown. He is survived by his children Sherri L McGraw, Michelle R. McGraw and Amber McGraw-Bolick, grandchildren Whitney Herman and Johnathan Walter Self as well as 7 great-grandchildren, Taylor I. McKinney, Jacob A. Bolick, Damien N. Bolick, Michael J Bolick. Alana M Herman, Parker Herman and Braiden Herman. He also survived by his brother Larry McGraw and three step-daughters from Kaye: Angela Cook, Crystal Griffith and Kelly Wray.
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Photos Courtesy of Sherri McGraw
Dakota Michael Richardson
May 20, 1992 ~ June 30, 2020
A native of Beckley, WV, Mr. Dakota Michael Richardson was the son of Jesse Nelson Richardson, and Michelle Lea Sneed. He was a fun loving, kind hearted soul that loved to game. He took his work passion for diesel Mechanics after his Pops, Frankie Funderburk. He was a best friend and hero to his sisters. He loved his Mother and spending time with his family and friends. His greatest hero was his Paw Paw.
Surviving are his wife, Chloe Richardson of Charlotte, NC, his sisters; Makala Richardson of Kermit, WV, Jessica Richardson of Belmont, NC and Erica Funderburk of Elizabethville, PA, and his brother; Dalton Funderburk of Rock Hill, SC. Also surviving are his Maternal Grandmother; Alma (Brown) Sneed of McGraws, WV and Paternal Grandparents; Betty and Steve Richardson of Glen Rogers, WV. He is preceded in death by his Paw Paw, James Sneed.
Condolences may be left for the family at: www.whitesellfuneralhome.net
And while not a descendant, we would like to take a moment to honor:
Dan McGrath
1962-2019
Dan was the Chief of the Thomond Sept of the McGrath Clan in Ireland. Through DNA research done by the US McCraw Family Association we know that through our first known American ancestor William MacCraw we descended from the Clan McGrath through genetic links as far back as the 1200's. Last year, the Clan McGrath hosted an International Clan Gathering in Dungarvan, Ireland. The descendants of John & Mahala were well represented at what would be the largest clan gathering in all of Ireland in 2019. He was a gracious and welcoming host, a friend to all, a visionary leader and will be greatly missed by all the members of the Clan across the world.
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